Chip already has an established history with some of G.O.O.D.’s finest, putting out a number of tracks with Kid Cudi and Big Sean. His merits run deeper than association, though; fans know that Chip is a very talented lyricist with a radio-friendly voice. And he’s done his part as an independent act over the years, slowly but surely building a fan-base. Toss a Chip verse on the next G.O.O.D. Friday release and watch the heads turn. — AJ

Im not a fan of really any of these guys, but i’m familiar enough with their music to know this is a pretty good list.

I’m not a big Hoodie Allen guy but he’s catchy. There’s an asian kid online that’s bubbling huge… name actually escapes me but he’s in that Hoodie Allen vein. no, Jay Park… that’s his name. Anyway, I could see him going to Atlantic, akin to Hoodie.

Dumbfounded is dope but he’s almost more or a Rhymesayers type of kid.

He IS but he isn’t. He’s majorly independent. He has some major label resources and backing however and essentially that’s what makes you Major. If I’m not mistaking the team that works his songs on radio and pushes him on MTV Networks, iTunes Store, ect are all outsourced from a Major.

Mac isn’t when you consider that the label is all the way indie. He’s the only one that makes you say “maybe, maybe not” b/c they have had good success by themselves. but man, put that machine money behind him and you’d have an even bigger beast.

I made a call, Some of Wiz’s Warner people do provide resources for Mac, I do know that. He and Rostrum just pay for it on a contract basis, but you get what you pay for, they spend the money to make more money.

Great writeup. I also thought Mac was signed to Wiz’s imprint (Rostrum?) for whatever reason…there really isn’t another crew that he’d be a good fit with. What he does isn’t for me, but he’s very good at it.

I think STS signing to JLR is the best call out of these (although they’re all good calls)- he’d fit in perfectly next to Spitta, DZA, Roddy, Fiend and Trademark. Although you could argue the JLR roster is a little too deep as is- they only got around to Roddy’s tape this year, and Street Wiz and Cornerboy P (his weak sauce contribution to Stoned Immaculate aside) aren’t exactly breaking out. And aside from DZA, no one’s dropping studio albums…but yeah, been saying it since the MMJB tape last year, STS is that dude. Skills to spare and he can go over radio-ready production too.

But I gotta say… I love when you guys do stuff like this. Well-written, well-reasoned, well-seasoned, and I can’t say I disagree with any of these selections, minus STS on Jet Life. I can’t see it, wouldn’t wanna hear it, and Chip would be a better fit over there anyway.

I was questioning whether he would fit in better on GOOD or Jet Life. The only thing is that I feel he’s in hella danger of getting lost in the shuffle on either… He’s one of those guys I could see as the front man of his own label really, if he makes the right moves.

Couldn’t agree more. If he doesn’t get a look from someone big within the next year or two, he’s officially gonna have been in the game too long. Of course, that’s just my opinion, but dude’s been around for 5+ years, and is already 25. His window won’t be open for that long.

I’d personally love to see someone like ‘Ye take him under his wing. I love Spitta and could easily see Chip fitting into JLR, but ‘Ye is obviously a better co-sign. I’ve read a couple interviews where Chip spoke about the subject. Really made it sound like he was holding out for that G.O.O.D. contract.

people say that a lot, but it ends at his looks. stylistically they couldnt be furhter apart. Bronsolini is the truth tho. you should definitely check out Well Done and Blue Chips. both are super dope.

I’ve always wanted to see him go to Jet Life Recordings. I just hope the rumor about him and Nipsey Hussle attached to some sort of MMG west imprint are false. (some kid in line next to me at the Jet Life concert told me that, so of course I took it with a grain of salt.)

Love the list but I think Chief kieff is terrible. Im a big chip fan though and can’t understand how G.O.O.D. music has not signed him, he has it all and he is dope. The best dude on the list to me is Action Bronson though, I feel he is the best rapper out right now. He has the delivery, dude tells stories, knows how to pick a beat and get’s love from some of the greats. the only reason people don’t mess with bronson is because he is fat and white….that’s it. sometimes I randomly throw his shit on for people who have never heard of him and they are like who is this? until I show them and they are like wtf…it’s sad, music has become more about appearance then actual content, subject matter or raw talent. I fear for my generation. But I disagree on how he doesn’t have the radio friendly tracks, check Well done, track 3 “Coca Butter” feat. Nina sky, the song is dope and even if he didnt mean for it to be something that could possibly be radio friendly, I could definitely see that getting a lot of spins. Like c’mon he’s a chef turned rapper, dude is cool and funny as hell and smokes weed all day. if there isn’t a place for a rapper like that in the game then idk what this shit has turned in to